Hmmmm. Should I indulge myself in that triple-layer chocolate decadence torte (it looks so good) or should I be good and have chicken-broccoli-shitake mushroom stirfry with a side of brown rice. Yeah, I know it’s a tough decision. But at least we have a choice.
Our pets, however, don’t have nearly the freedom. Oh they can sit by the dinner table and seemingly watch an imaginary tennis match as their eyes track back and forth between our mouth and our plate. They can sit and stare at the cabinet where we keep the treats. And occasionally they get away from us and go outside and eat something incredibly disgusting. Still their options are limited. And at mealtime, we dole out the food. In short, our dogs are what we MAKE them eat.
And that’s why I wrote Dr. Greg’s Dog Dish Diet: Sensible Nutrition for Your Dog’s Health. My goal is to arm YOU–every pet owner in America (the world?)–with the simple steps to selecting and serving your dog with the most nutritious food possible. There may not be a choice as decadent as chocolate cake (besides we know chocolate is very dangerous for dogs). Still there are many options to consider. Some that your dog may think of as his equivalent of chocolate cake. There are also foods that I consider doggie junk food.
I lay it all out in Dog Dish Diet. Learning the basics of good canine nutrition is not hard…you’ll be refining up your dog’s diet in no time.
I think we owe it to our best friends to give them as long and as healthy a life as possible. And if it means you make fewer trips to your vets, seeking medications for an endless stream of ailments–dry, itchy skin; red, gooey ears, upset stomaches, diarrhea, and more–well then enjoy the added benefit. Bone Appetit!
